Hot Halloween Costumes 2013

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Coming up with a timely Halloween costume year after year isn't easy, but we're breaking down some of the most of-the-moment ideas based on the year's biggest headlines. After all the royal buzz, Prince George is sure to inspire a costume or two — not to mention Prince Harry's girlfriend, Cressida Bonas. Also on our newsy costume radar? Miley Cyrus's VMAs performance, the government shutdown, Beyoncé's hot haircut, and the Anthony Weiner scandal. Looking for a fresh costume idea for this year's parties? Take a look at these options that are so 2013.

Beyoncé set the Internet on fire when she chopped her hair into a blond pixie cut and debuted the new 'do on Instagram. Channel her memorable look with a short wig, floral top, thick chain necklace, and ultra-glam pose (extra points if you make yourself a cardboard Instagram frame to carry around with you).

Prince Harry and Cressida Bonas were first linked last Summer, but the British blonde made headlines with her style this year, particularly when she sported overalls to the Glastonbury Festivals. To dress up as the future hipster princess, break out your '90s best.

Harking back to her Jessie Spano days, Elizabeth Berkley danced to "I'm So Excited" on Dancing With the Stars, even saying the famous line: "I'm so excited, I'm so excited, I'm so . . . scared." To channel the moment for Halloween, put a "caffeine pills" sticker on a pill bottle, tease your hair, and grab the basics she wore during the performance.

Ever since Pope Francis became pope in March, he's surprised everyone with his more open-minded outlook. In July he remarked, "Who am I to judge a gay person of goodwill who seeks the Lord? You can't marginalize these people," and he's also said the church is too obsessed with abortion. You can dress up as the "cool pope" with help from some bling.

Last Halloween we saw tons of people dressed as Psy from "Gangnam Style," but 2013 is the year of "The Fox," aka the viral video involving people dressed up as animals dancing in the woods making fox noises. In addition to your outfit, you'll need to practice you "gering-ding-ding-ding-ringerdingering” noises.

One of the biggest 2013 headlines was the birth of Prince George, making the British royals one of the most newsy costumes of the year. You can dress as Kate Middleton with her royal baby, and invite a friend or boyfriend to be Prince William — and maybe even ask another friend to go as the door to St. Mary's Hospital's Lindo Wing, which was watched for weeks before George's birth!

Over the Summer, Sydney Leathers became a household name when she came forward as the "sexting" partner of NYC mayoral candidate Anthony Weiner — aka "Carlos Danger." Along with an Inside Edition interview (pictured) and some racy photo shoots, Sydney also made waves on election day when she chased Anthony Weiner through McDonald's.

Despite awkwardly missing her cue at one point, Miss New York, Nina Davuluri, was crowned Miss America 2014 in September, becoming the first winner of Indian descent. Although we've highlighted her evening gown outfit, you could also wear traditional Bollywood garb since she performed a Bollywood dance during the talent portion of the pageant.

Following all the buzz over Miley Cyrus's VMAs performance, she's likely to become one of the most popular costumes of the year. If you're ready to show some skin on Oct. 31, dare to bear in Miley's nude getup.

Days after Kim Kardashian gave birth to her and Kanye West's first child together, they finally announced the baby's name: North West. The Internet went wild over their choice, which you could channel in a compass costume. Cut a piece of foam board into a circle, attach a compass decal, circle or star the "northwest" direction, and add a string so that you can hang it around your neck.

Michelle Obama kicked off her husband's second term earlier this year with a new hairstyle: bangs! The first lady admitted it was part of a "midlife crisis," but don't let that stop you from playing the part. Whether your go inauguration glam or everyday first lady, the wig will give you away.

In August, people were upset when a Chinese zoo dressed up a dog as a lion, trying to pass off the Tibetan mastiff as an African lion. The video of the dog barking in the exhibit went viral, making it a timely, one-of-a-kind costume for 2013.

After the US government shut down, national parks and monuments were forced to close across America, including Lady Liberty. For a silly political costume, dress up in as the Statue of Liberty and carry or wear a "closed" sign.